According to reports, Ramanath received electric shock while repair work related to electrical equipment was underway at his house this morning. His daughter-in-law also met the same fate while trying to rescue him.

The two died on the spot due to electrocution. A pall of gloom descended on the village after the tragic incident.

Police have recovered the bodies and sent those to the District Headquarters Hospital for post-mortem. An unnatural death has been registered in this connection.

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